If you have a passion for music and like to entertain people by mixing music tracks and playing them, Disc Jockey (DJ) is a great career option. The sector, once considered as just a fad in India, has slowly emerged as a viable career, with many career opportunities and a lot of money-making opportunities, and will continue to do so in the future.
2) DJ: A disc jockey (DJ) is a person who has a great passion and knowledge of music and his career is made out of these interests. In other words, a DJ plays music and earns money. Cool, isn’t it? Depending on the type and style of music, disc jockey can alter the sound in music. DJs create music for a variety of events, or radio audiences by mixing different music styles and tracks through a variety of tools, such as turntables, mixers, graphic equalizers, tape decks, and sophisticated sound processors.
3) Essential Education and Training: Some successful disc jockeys have no formal training and no formal education is required to be a DJ. Degree courses in broadcast technology or broadcast journalism are also available for radio DJs. To become a disc jockey, there are currently no colleges or universities that will provide defined courses in DJ training. However, many private institutes and training centers have been developed mainly in Mumbai, Delhi (NCR), Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. Who teach short-term courses in DJ and other related skills. Fees for these courses can range from Rs 25,000 to Rs 1 lakh or more. There are courses like Pro DJ, DJ Training and Development course, Digital Live DJ’ing course, Audio Engineering course related to this field.
4) Necessary Skills: To become a good DJ, you need to have a good sense and knowledge of music, a passion for music as well as understand the technical aspects of music and the intricacies of rhythm. You should have a good knowledge of queuing, equalizing, audio-mixing, beat-matching, and scratching and beat juggling. To become a disc jockey you need to have a good personality and voice, the ability to mix with people and to know their mood. He needs to know the prevailing hit music. He/she should have the skill of remixing the hit songs to make them trendy.
5) Income: Many DJs work independently on contract. This requires a capital of Rs. 3 lakhs. Depending on the DJ’s ability, qualifications, and experience, DJs charge between Rs 5,000 and Rs 20,000 per event. There are also many DJs working full time in the broadcasting and hospitality industries. Depending on their experience and popularity, their annual salary is around Rs 4 lakh to 8 lakh. Successful and well-known DJs like DJ Akil, DJ Suketu, DJ Akbar Sami, DJ Chetas charge around Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7 lakh for an event.
6) Career Opportunities: DJs can work in different ways. The radio station recruits disc jockeys to talk and play music on-air. Also available for DJs at nightclubs, hookah bars, pubs, clubs, exhibitions, events, stage shows, five-star hotels, etc. In-house DJs are hired in some places. So some DJs work as independent freelancers. DJs are also in high demand at weddings, parties, and other events. So I understand that DJ’ing is an undeniably good career field.
How can we help? What are the basics required for this?
1) Age: At least 21 years
2) Education: Degree education is required for broadcasting and hospitality opportunities otherwise education is not a condition
3) Knowledge: Passion and basic knowledge about music is required
4) Must have a passion for self-study.
5) Educational period: 1 year.
6) Course fee: 30 to 40 thousand rupees
7) Business / Job Opportunities – Radio Stations, Nightclubs, Pubs, Clubs, Exhibitions, Events, Stage Shows, Five Star Hotels or Freelancing
8) Monthly income – 25 thousand to 35 thousand rupees
9) Our business training and counseling fee is Rs. 1.50 lakhs.
(Complete study material, business guidance, with a course certificate.)
10) It is necessary to study for 4-5 hours a day.
11) 100% advance fee is required to confirm the course registration.
12) Necessary documents – Photo, Aadhar card, SSC, HSC certificates of government certified board.
13) We will provide you with counseling and guidance to start a business.
Do we need help?: Do you want to pursue a career in DJ’ing? Dr. Prakash Bhosale provides in-depth guidance and assistance to many young people on career opportunities as well as other professional aspects. Do you need our help too? Then, of course, contact us, we will help you.
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